What happens to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere as the atmosphere warms? Does this have an impact on climate changes?

What will be an ideal response?


As the air warms, it can hold more water vapor. Thus, the warming effect of other greenhouse gases can lead to a higher level of water vapor, which in turn amplifies the greenhouse effect.

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A) higher; lower B) lower; higher C) lower; lower D) higher; higher

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A. surface runoff into lakes, streams, and the ocean B. ice in glaciers C. groundwater in aquifers D. storage as part of rocks E. storage in living components of ecosystems

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Though Oxisols occur in the world's tropical rain forests, they tend to be poor in inorganic nutrients

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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